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Machinga District
City in Southern, Malawi
Overview
Machinga District in Southern Malawi offers a blend of small towns, rural communities, and natural beauty. It's known for its proximity to Liwonde National Park, traditional markets, and authentic Malawian culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Region
Southern
Population
735,438
Time Zone
Africa/Blantyre
Coordinates
-14.95°, 35.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
52
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$475
Local Cost
$215
Local Income
$70
Cashless
18
English
60
Temperature
23.4°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
20.0°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
10.3°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
1098 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VUU
Distance
32 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 63/100.
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